Are You Fired or Hired?

The idea is that before the Industrial Revolution, in factories, it was common to have workers who would move from place to place wherever the work was. And they would carry their own tools and supplies as a result in a sack. The idea is that they would leave the sack with their employer for safekeeping while they worked in that particular place. But when they left, or they were dismissed, they were sacked. In other words, they were given their sack and told to go. As you have any photos, please do send them in, because we would absolutely love to see them.

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